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With the summer quickly approaching, skin cancer may not be in the forefront of your thoughts, but it should! More time spent in the sun, especially in Southern California, creates more risk of exposure to harmful skin cancer causing rays! The doctors at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology want to share some ways you can protect yourself during National

A scar is a natural part of the body’s reaction to wounding or injury and is correlated with healing. Skin scars occur when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The worse the initial damage is, the worse the scar will generally be. Most skin scars are flat and leave a trace

Each month, we analyze what lasers and light devices are most popular at our office. It may surprise you that treatment with the IPL photofacial machine consistently wins the popularity contest! In fact, IPL usually surpasses even Botox as our most popular office treatment. So, we’re bet you’re wondering exactly what does IPL do and why

If you believe that you’re good at hiding away all of the stresses in your life, think again. According to new reports, the amount of stress in your life can be reflected by one of the most important parts of your body—your skin! At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our team of world-renowned doctors

If you’re in your late thirties or early forties and starting to notice that your cheeks aren’t as plumped up as they once were, you aren’t alone. Though facial fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane are excellent for replacing lost volume to this area, the necessity of undergoing maintenance injections every 5-6 months is always

Over the course of the past several months, the Food and Drug Administration has issued written warnings to more than 350 medical practices across the country who could be at risk of distributing fake Botox after realizing the bogus product had infiltrated distribution in Canada. If an individual is injected with the fake product, they

When wrinkles and other signs of aging start to appear on our faces, one of the first two cosmetic treatments that might come to your mind to fix the problem is Botox or facial fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane. However, our dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, CA want you to know

Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, was the featured speaker at the 43rd annual Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Scientific Surgery Symposium held this year in Chicago. The 4-day event, titled “Perspective, Passion, & Progress,” brought together the top minds in the fields of facial plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Dr. Goldman, a leading dermatologic and cosmetic surgeon, brought his unique perspective to this group of

With aging comes a plethora of changes to our face and body, but understanding just what is affecting you is key to understanding the best ways to treat and diminish its presence. As we get into our 40’s and 50’s, it’s extremely common to notice lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet on our faces—but do you

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, our dermatologists want to let you in on a little-known secret—fillers like Restylane and Juvederm can help make your lips more kissable than ever in just one office visit. If you’re dealing with lips that aren’t as full as they once were, we can help restore their youthful and full